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Black-Eyed Susan Stakes
Pimlico ~ 5201 Park Heights Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21215
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- Purse: $250,000
about this race
First run in 1919 as the Pimlico Oaks, the Black-Eyed Susan was renamed in 1952 after the Maryland state flower. The first running of the race was won by Milkmaid, whose owner also won the U.S. Triple Crown with Sir Barton that same year. Like many races, the Black-Eyed Susan has been run at multiple distances with the race changing from its original 1 1/16 mile (8.5 furlongs) distance to 1 1/8 miles (9 furlongs) in 1989. It is run as filly counterpart to the Preakness Stakes, which runs the day after this race.
First run in 1919 as the Pimlico Oaks, the Black-Eyed Susan was renamed in 1952 after the Maryland state flower. The first running of the race was won by Milkmaid, whose owner also won the U.S. Triple Crown with Sir Barton that same year. Like many races, the Black-Eyed Susan has been run at multiple distances with the race changing from its original 1 1/16 mile (8.5 furlongs) distance to 1 1/8 miles (9 furlongs) in 1989. It is run as filly counterpart to the Preakness Stakes, which runs the day after this race. Both Chris McCarron and John Velazquez have won the race four times to lead all jockeys with D. Wayne Lukas and Todd Pletcher leading all trainers with four wins each as well. Notable horses who have won the race include Cleopatra (1920), Nellie Morse (1924), Maid at Arms (1925), Fairy Chant (1940), Vagrancy (1942), Twilight Tear (1944), Gallorette (1945), Real Delight (1952), Davona Dale (1979), Serena’s Song (1995), Silverbulletday (1999), Royal Delta (2011) and Stopchargingmaria (2014).
Fastest Time (since 1976): 1:41:20
Greatest Winning Margin (since 1976): 9 lengths
Date | Past Winner | Trainer | Jockey | Owner |
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05/16/2024 | Gun Song
| Mark A. Hennig | John R. Velazquez | R. Lee Lewis |
05/18/2023 | Taxed
| Randy L. Morse | Rafael Bejarano | Richard Bahde |
05/19/2022 | Interstatedaydream
| Brad H. Cox | Florent Geroux | Flurry Racing Stables LLC |
05/13/2021 | Army Wife
| Michael J. Maker | Joel Rosario | Three Diamonds Farm |
10/02/2020 | Miss Marissa
| James T. Ryerson | Daniel Centeno | Alfonso Cammarota |
05/16/2019 | Point of Honor
| George Weaver | Javier Castellano | Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners and Stetson Racing, LLC |
05/17/2018 | Red Ruby
| Kellyn Gorder | Paco Lopez | Sexton, Sandra, Nicholson, Brandi and Nicholson, Steven |
05/18/2017 | Actress
| Jason Servis | Nik Juarez | Gary and Mary West |
05/19/2016 | Go Maggie Go
| Dale L. Romans | Luis Saez | Mike Tarp |
05/14/2015 | Keen Pauline
| Dale L. Romans | Javier Castellano | Stonestreet Stables LLC |
05/15/2014 | Stopchargingmaria
| Todd A. Pletcher | Javier Castellano | Repole Stable |
05/16/2013 | Fiftyshadesofhay
| Bob Baffert | Joel Rosario | Watson, Karl, Pegram, Michael E. and Weitman, Paul |
05/17/2012 | In Lingerie
| Todd A. Pletcher | John R. Velazquez | Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners and Barber, Gary |
05/19/2011 | Royal Delta
| William I. Mott | Jose Lezcano | Palides Investments N.V., Inc. |
05/13/2010 | Acting Happy
| Richard E. Dutrow, Jr. | Jose Lezcano | Jay Em Ess Stable |
05/14/2009 | Payton d'Oro
| J. Larry Jones | Terry J. Thompson | Ferris, John and Pressley, Mike |
05/15/2008 | Sweet Vendetta
| Gary C. Contessa | Channing Hill | Team Penney Racing and Cassidy, David, B. |
05/17/2007 | Panty Raid
| Todd A. Pletcher | Edgar S. Prado | Glencrest Farm LLC |
05/18/2006 | Regal Engagement
| Thomas M. Bush | Ramon A. Dominguez | Mark D. Spitzer |
05/19/2005 | Spun Sugar
| Todd A. Pletcher | John R. Velazquez | Stronach Stables |
05/13/2004 | Yearly Report
| Bob Baffert | Jerry D. Bailey | Golden Eagle Farm |
05/15/2003 | Roar Emotion
| Carlos F. Martin | John R. Velazquez | Joseph Allen |
05/16/2002 | Chamrousse
| Niall M. O'Callaghan | Jerry D. Bailey | Stone, James H. and Hancock III, Arthur B. |
05/17/2001 | Two Item Limit
| Stephen L. DiMauro | Richard Migliore | Joseph F. Graffeo |
05/18/2000 | Jostle
| John C. Servis | Kent J. Desormeaux | Richard C. Porter II |
05/13/1999 | Silverbulletday
| Bob Baffert | Gary L. Stevens | Mike Pegram |
05/14/1998 | Added Gold
| David G. Donk | John R. Velazquez | December Hill Farm and Bohemia Stable |
05/15/1997 | Salt It
| Deborah S. Bodner | Carlos H. Marquez, Jr. | Deborah S. Bodner |
05/16/1996 | Mesabi Maiden
| Claude R. McGaughey III | Mike E. Smith | Stuart S. Janney, III |
05/18/1995 | Serena's Song
| D. Wayne Lukas | Gary L. Stevens | Beverly J. & Robert B. Lewis |
05/19/1994 | Calipha
| Grover G. Delp | Rick Wilson | Mrs James A Bayard |
05/13/1993 | Aztec Hill
| Thomas K. Bohannan | Mike E. Smith | Loblolly Stable |
05/14/1992 | Miss Legality
| Hubert Hine | Chris J. McCarron | Norton D. Waltuch |
05/16/1991 | Wide Country
| Robert W. Camac | Santos Noe Chavez | Tommy Tanner |
05/17/1990 | Charon
| Eugene Navarro | Craig Perret | Ersoff S M |
05/18/1989 | Imaginary Lady
| D. Wayne Lukas | Gary L. Stevens | French L R Jr |
05/19/1988 | Costly Shoes
| Ross R. Pearce | Pat Day | Buckland Farm |
05/14/1987 | Grecian Flight
| Joseph H. Pierce, Jr. | Craig Perret | Lindh H C B |
05/15/1986 | Family Style
| D. Wayne Lukas | Chris J. McCarron | Klein E V |
05/16/1985 | Koluctoo's Jill
| Bruce N. Levine | Chris J. McCarron | Levin R |
05/17/1984 | Lucky Lucky Lucky
| D. Wayne Lukas | Angel Cordero, Jr. | Combs L Ii & Equites Stable |
05/19/1983 | Batna
| Patsy L. Pena | L. D. Ruch | Grayson G |
05/13/1982 | Delicate Ice
| James W. Murphy | Don Brumfield | Conner S N |
05/14/1981 | Dame Mysterieuse
| Woodford C. Stephens | Eddie Maple | Hickory Tree Stable |
05/15/1980 | Weber City Miss
| J. William Sheffer | Vincent Bracciale, Jr. | Big Stone Stable |
05/17/1979 | Davona Dale
| John M. Veitch | Jorge Velasquez | Calumet Farm |
05/18/1978 | Caesar's Wish
| Richard W. Small | Danny Wright | Gibson Sally M |
05/19/1977 | Small Raja
| Thomas J. Kelly | Angel Cordero, Jr. | Reynolds D P |
05/13/1976 | What a Summer
| Grover G. Delp | Chris J. McCarron | Polinger M |